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December 17, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
An inflammatory appearance of the lips is termed cheilitis. This inflammation of the lips may cause redness, dryness, and/or scaling on the lips. It can also be associated with swelling, and in severe cases, blisters and/or sores may develop on the lips. Cheilitis can be either acute or chronic in nature. Although most cases of […]
Read MoreDecember 1, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
When one thinks of house dust, a picture may come to mind of a room with a whitish colored film of dirt covering the hardwood floors, wooden furniture, and any other visible hard surface in the room. One may also envision house dust scattered in the air which can often be seen with the aid […]
Read MoreNovember 19, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes annual outbreaks of respiratory illnesses in all age groups. It is one of the most common illnesses in children. Though it can occur any time of the year, RSV infections are most common from the late Fall to the early Spring with a peak predominance in February. Virtually all children […]
Read MoreNovember 16, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
We have all felt it and we have all heard it. “Turkey on Thanksgiving makes you sleepy!” If so, is it an allergy to turkey that causes this sleepiness? Is it just a side effect of something in the turkey that causes this tiredness and lethargy? Some have blamed the high amounts of the essential […]
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The Eustachian tube is a small tubular passageway that connects the middle ear with the junction of the back of the nose and upper throat. It is approximately 1.5 inches long and 3 mm. (0.12 inches) in diameter. It is the structure in the ear that pops when one goes to high altitudes or descends […]
Read MoreOctober 5, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Viruses cause a variety of illnesses in humans ranging from mild upper respiratory infections (URIs) to life-threatening pulmonary and extra-pulmonary diseases. Rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronaviruses, and influenza viruses are the most common viruses infecting the respiratory tract. Among these rhinoviruses, RSV, and influenza viruses are common causes of wheezing in children. Recurrent […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Asthma usually coexists with other allergic disorders such as hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis) and/or atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema). Less commonly, asthma is associated with chronic inflammatory/immunological disorders such as Churg-Strauss syndrome. Churg-Strauss syndrome is characterized by abnormal and excessive accumulation of types of white blood cells called eosinophils in the blood and tissues […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
If you have been doing yardwork this Summer, you may have noticed a multitude of red swollen itchy hive-like marks that seem like some sort of bug bite all over your body. You may be correct and these bug bites may well be caused by oak mites. Other names for oak mites include oak leaf […]
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Our immune system defends us against microorganisms that cause infections. It also protects us from certain cancers. Thus when the immune system functions sub-optimally, we are more susceptible to infections and cancers. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is one of the most common conditions where the immune system is deficient or less functional. Causes: It is […]
Read MoreAugust 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The food we consume everyday contains many natural and artificial additives. Most of these additives to food are chemicals and biological substances. In most of the cases, they are usually either preservatives or coloring substances. Though additives have been used for hundreds of years, there has been an increase in the number and variety of […]
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Asthma and allergies are quite common in pregnancy. Although complications from asthma and allergies are much less common, approximately 1% of pregnant women suffer from asthma during their pregnancy. Many more suffer from allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever) and other allergies (e.g., food, medication). Allergy symptoms due to allergies tend to be worse in […]
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Pork-cat syndrome is a condition in which individuals become allergic to pork following exposure and sensitivity to cats. It almost always occurs in individuals who have or have had cats. Typically, if one is sensitized to cat allergen, the allergic symptoms one may develop are generally triggered by exposure to the cat allergen from the […]
Read MoreJuly 6, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you suffer from allergy symptoms when you go near a pet? Do you suffer chronic allergy symptoms when living in the presence of a pet? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then you may in fact have a pet allergy. The classic symptoms in someone who has a pet allergy […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Lupin is a legume and belongs to the same plant family as peanuts. In some countries, it is widely grown as a flowering plant for animal feed. In other countries, lupin beans, which are actually the seeds of lupin, are used in the human diet. Lupin beans are high in antioxidants, dietary fiber, and protein […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Swelling episodes may occur randomly in individuals. The medical term for such swelling occurrences is “angioedema.” These episodic swellings may occur alone or they may occur in conjunction with hives (i.e., urticaria) and/or generalized itching (i.e., pruritus). The severity, duration, and location of the swelling episode(s) may vary greatly from one individual to another. It […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Eczema, eczematous dermatitis or atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the largest organ of our bodies, the skin. It is a common long-term disorder which affects about 10-12% of children and 1-2% of adults. In 60% of the cases, onset occurs during the first year of life. The incidence of eczema seems to […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you hear ringing, roaring, clicking, buzzing, humming, or hissing sound in your ear or ears? If the answer to this question is yes, then you suffer from a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus is a disorder in which one classically hears a “ringing” of the ears. As mentioned above, the ringing may also be described […]
Read MoreApril 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Mast cells are a type of white blood cells. They are an important part of our immune system as they help us fight off infections and other invaders. Mast cells contain granules which contain a variety of chemical substances (e.g., histamine, heparin, tryptase, serotonin, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, cytokines). These chemical substances have effects on the body […]
Read MoreApril 1, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Spring is in the air and many individuals are suffering. Although many are experiencing the signs and symptoms of hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis), not all of these individuals are allergic to the Spring pollens. In a typical Spring hay fever patient, the symptoms are generally due to an allergy to either tree pollen, grass […]
Read MoreMarch 21, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Dust mites are one of the most common triggers of allergic conditions such as in the conditions of hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis), allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema), and/or food allergies. Dust mites are microscopic insects that live in house dust and on human skin scales. The allergens are excreted in their droppings which […]
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